Ireland’s Prime Minister Enda Kenny has warned Theresa May the DUP propping up her Government could jeopardise peace in Northern Ireland

Outgoing Taoiseach Enda Kenny spoke to Mrs May this morning and raised concerns about the lack of nationalist voices in Westminster with the SDLP losing its seat and Sinn Fein refusing to attend Parliament.

Both Kenny and May agree that an executive in the North should be formed as soon as possible, it is now nearly three months since the Northern Irish election and exploratory discussions between parties start tomorrow.

The statement added: ‘On Brexit, they noted that negotiations were scheduled to begin, as previously planned, later this month, with the Taoiseach reiterating Irish concerns.

‘The Taoiseach stated that there should be an early meeting between the Prime Minister and his successor Leo Varadkar and wished her well in the challenges that now lie ahead.’

A spokesperson for 10 Downing Street said: ‘The Prime Minister explained that she is working towards a confidence and supply deal with the DUP which would provide stability and certainty for the UK going forward.

‘They confirmed their joint commitment to restoring a Northern Ireland Executive as soon as possible and agreed that both countries would continue to engage closely to bring about political stability in Northern Ireland.

‘The Prime Minister reiterated that the Government’s approach and objectives in the forthcoming talks to re-establish the Northern Ireland Executive remained unchanged.

‘The two leaders spoke about their willingness to continue close cooperation as the UK embarks on leaving the European Union, with no return to a hard border.’